Advantages of backpack leaf blowers

Introduction

While most of us appreciate the presence of trees in our gardens and yards, keeping the ground tidy and clean of any fallen leaves can be a huge pain, especially in the autumn season when most trees shed their leaves. Using a rake to clear up your garden is a lot of work, and the slow, hard labor the task entails isn’t all too appealing. This is why the majority of us prefer to use leaf blowers to get the job done since they’re able to clean a considerable chunk of land in a short amount of time.

But should one invest in a hand-held leaf blower or buy a backpack leaf blower instead? If the standard hand-held can theoretically get the job done no matter the size of the land, isn’t investing in a more expensive backpack blower pointless?

Why you should opt for a backpack leaf blower instead of a hand-held leaf blower

A backpack leaf blower may be more expensive than a smaller hand-held version, but it does come with two significant advantages:

More power

Backpack leaf blowers are generally more potent than their hand-held counterparts since their larger size and room for design changes let engineers fit a more powerful engine into the device and construct it to blow air more efficiently. What this means is that you could clear up the same patch of land with a backpack leaf blower much faster than you ever could with a hand-held, making it an attractive option for those who don’t want to waste too much time clearing out leaves.

Ease of use

Although a backpack leaf blower is typically more substantial than a hand-held leaf blower, you never really feel this extra weight bothering you while you work. A backpack leaf blower feels lighter than a hand-held on extended periods of use since the former’s weight is distributed across the back and the legs, while the latter puts quite a strain on your arms after prolonged use. This is why a backpack leaf blower is easier to use and is a more practical choice for those looking to clear larger areas of land.

Things to consider when buying a leaf blower

Before you invest in a leaf blower (backpack or otherwise), there are a couple of things you have to keep in mind. Every leaf blower is different from each other, so keeping an eye out for these factors will help you select a product that is best for you.

Fuel

The first question you need to ask yourself is whether you should buy an electric leaf blower or a traditional gas powered one. While the electric kind is the newer and more power-efficient models on the market, there can be no denying that gas-powered blowers can generate way more power for the same price. And if your primary concern is to get as much work done in as little money as possible, a little smoke and noise that big of a deal.

Motor strength

The next thing you need to look at is how much airflow miles per hour your blower can output. These numbers are the standard for comparing motor strengths among models, and the higher the number is, the more powerful (and expensive) your blower is going to be. You don’t need to buy the most powerful on the market, just one that will get your garden cleaned in a jiffy.

Noise level

While most people ignore operational noise level when buying leaf blowers, you’ll only be doing yourself and your neighbors a great favor of investing in a quieter machine. If you’re buying a gas-powered leaf blower, consider buying a four-stroke engine blower instead of a regular two-stroke engine blower, which are quieter and less polluting on the whole.

Weight

Since you’re going to be carrying the leaf blower on your back as you use it to clean your garden every once in a while, it would be a great shame if you were to buy an expensive, powerful leaf blower, only to discover that it’s far too heavy for you to use easily. Your use may warrant a more powerful leaf blower for sure, but sometimes it’s better to opt for a less powerful machine if you know you can easily work with it, even if it does take a little more time.

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